THE NOT SO BLONDE TRAVEL

When it comes to food, I have pretty much zero discipline, especially when traveling. I mean am I really expected to say no to a buttery flaky French croissant while in Paris or fatty yummilicious lamb chops while in Tunisia or scrumptious pasta covered with burrata in Italy? I mean it would basically be offensive to the culture to do that, right?  So how do I stay fit being a French Fries and Cupcake lover and a travel addict? Trust me it’s not my metabolism. I wish I was that girl. But I am not. I am the normal kind of girl, the kind of girl who gains weight and has to workout to lose it. So here is my secret: I workout extra hard at home, so I never have to say no when I am abroad. I make up for all those “cheat weeks days" before they happen, and luckily, I found a studio that has super fun classes and make me love my workouts.  But Don’t mistake fun for easy.  There is nothing easy about Barre, Pilates, Pound, Yogajam, SpiritFit or PopFit. I am drenc...

Never Ever Ever in my life did I ask anyone if they had gained weight … Because unless the person is blind, it is highly unlikely they didn’t already notice. So what is the point of saying something? And please spare me the dramatics of “I am just being honest … or that’s what friends are for.” This is what friends should be for -:)  Friends are there to eat pizza with you, to find the best happy hour in town, or to workout with you if you want company, but it has to be your choice. We are all grown adults, right? So if I want to get fat, I shall get fat. And if I want to workout 5 times a day, I shall do that too.   Now if someone asks you "Didn't I gain weight?" Sure, you don't have to lie. You can say the truth and even give some dieting or workout advice. No problem. Also if a friend or family member is gaining so much weight that it starts affecting their health, you can say something.  But as a friend you are supposed to be supportive, en...